NOTES
[1] The Piece of String was written in 1884. Reprinted from Little French Masterpieces, by permission of the publishers, G.P. Putnam's Sons.
[2] 34:5 char-à-bancs. A pleasure car.
[3] 35:26 Angelus. A bell tolled at morning, noon, and night, according to the Roman Catholic Church custom, to indicate the time of the service of song and recitation in memory of the Virgin Mary. The name is taken from the first word of the recitation.
[4] 35:30 cabriolet. A cab. Originally a light, one-horse pleasure carriage with two seats.
[5] 35:30 tilbury. An old form of gig, seating two persons.
[6] 37:20 petit verre. Little glass.